Some Real Christmas Spirit

The gifts we buy and the way we celebrate Christmas can strongly impact more people than just our family and friends…

With exploited and child labour found even in the production of Christmas decorations, learn about ways you can give hope this Christmas here: http://www.justact.org.au/action-41-christmas-spirit/

For those who are new to JustAct…
1. Follow this link to the JustAct website http://www.justact.org.au/
2. Read up on the issue
3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side.
4. And Just Act!

Have a fantastic Christmas and New Years and we’ll be in touch in 2010!

JustAct Team- Antony and Tess

PS. Do you remember when we asked you to take action and ask the Government to “Stop The Stealing From Forests” http://www.justact.org.au/action-36-illegal-logging-is-stealing/ ? Now you can keep the pressure on encouraging the Commonwealth Government to keep its election promise and stop illegal timber imports by building your own letter on the easy to use Say NO to Bad Wood website here http://www.saynotobadwood.org/


He has brought down rulers from their thrones. But he has lifted up people who are not important. He has filled those who are hungry with good things. But he has sent those who are rich away empty. ~ Luke 1: 52-53 (NIV)

Jesus - "his human will was not destroyed by being made divine, but rather was preserved". (Sixth Ecumenical Council)

As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is. ~ Eric Sevareid (1912-1992), American newscaster

The real Santa ~ http://www.stnicholascenter.org/
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Every child around the world should be able to enjoy a 5th birthday - true or false?

True! So why are millions of children around the world dying before they reach the age of five?

Find out why and how you can help every child survive past five at the new action - A Happy 5th Birthday For All
http://www.justact.org.au/action-40-happy-5th-birthday/

For those who are new to JustAct…

1. Follow this link to the JustAct website
http://www.justact.org.au/action-40-happy-5th-birthday/

2. Read up on the issue

3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side

4. And Just Act!

JustAct Team- Tess and Antony

PS - urgent action on Complimentary Protection:
http://www.justact.org.au/2009/10/19/justact-for-safeguard-for-survivors-of-trafficking/

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“It takes a village to raise a child.”
African Proverb

JustAct poverty busters for Anti-Poverty Week 2009…

There are plenty of initiatives that aim their sights at global poverty, such as the fair trade and anti-sweatshop movements. There are also the Millennium Development Goals – positive global goals in areas such as tackling the lack of educational opportunities and environmental sustainability and, most importantly, reducing poverty and hunger generally. A more peaceful world results in less want – less money on bullets and more money for feeding children. Get ready for the Anti Poverty Week 2009 (11-17 October) where you can actively promote action in these areas.

We have some mighty challenges (poverty busters) leading up to the week- check them out here
http://www.justact.org.au/action-39-fight-poverty/action-39-fight-poverty-challenges/

You may even want to Do It Yourself and design an event like a backyard BBQ where you can promote the poverty busters for the week- see how here
http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/join_in.html

For those who are new to JustAct…

1. Follow this link to the JustAct website
http://www.justact.org.au/

2. Read up on the issue

3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side.

4. And Just Act!

This is an opportunity that can be life changing for you, and most importantly, others who have little voice.

JustAct Team- Tess and Antony

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“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (James 1:27)

One in seven of all the world’s children are involved in child labour of some kind.

With millions of those trapped in hazardous work or slave like conditions this is a terrible problem; but one that can be fixed.

Find out how by checking out the new JustAct action
http://www.justact.org.au/action-38-just-10-cents-to-end-child-slavery/

For those who are new to JustAct…

1. Follow this link to the JustAct website

2. Read up on the issue

3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side.

4. And Just Act!

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“If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much.”

Marian Wright Edelman

International students are visitors to our country; we should be hospitable. In some cases they will be future citizens. International students contribute an enormous amount to our economy. Victorian international students should get the same public transport concessions as domestic students (as is the case in Tasmania).

Take action now to welcome and support international students in our community.

For those who are new to JustAct…

1. Follow this link to the JustAct website
http://www.justact.org.au/action-37-show-international-students-that-you-care/

2. Read up on the issue

3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side

4. And Just Act!

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“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 (New International Version)

Go here to JustAct now!


http://www.justact.org.au/action-36-illegal-logging-is-stealing/

JustAct now to Stop the Stealing From Forests…

Illegal logging is stealing.
Illegal logging is causing deforestation in the countries that can least afford it.
Illegal logging is involved in much of Australia’s timber and wood products.
Illegal logging must be stopped…

Take action now to ban illegally logged timber by checking out the new action- Stop The Stealing From Forests

For those who are new to JustAct…

1. Follow this link to the JustAct website
http://www.justact.org.au/action-36-illegal-logging-is-stealing/

2. Read up on the issue

3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side

4. And Just Act!

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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb

Hosted By:
JustAct [ call Melbourne 03 9251 5271]

When:
Saturday, 27 June 2009

Where:
Centre for Theology and Ministry
1 Morrison Close, Parkville
Melbourne
3052

Description:
Justice and International Mission Unit 2009, Convention REGISTRATION IS NOT THROUGH MYSPACE The Convention will consider how we can actively support those involved in ‘taking up their cross’ for social justice. For further information about registration: http://victas.uca.org.au/outreach-justice/justice-and-international-mission COST: $25 Metro Participants $15 Concession / non Metro

Click Here To View Event

Article 1 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights states that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” Yet there are situations occurring not only around the world but right here in Australia where human rights are not being respected or protected.
Check out http://www.justact.org.au/action-35-realise-human-rights/, the new action up on JustAct, to learn more about these situations and to find out how you can have a say on human rights and let the government know what rights are important to you.  

For those who are new to JustAct…
1. Follow this link to the JustAct website http://www.justact.org.au/action-35-realise-human-rights/
2. Read up on the issue
3. Check out the suggested actions on the right hand side
4. And Just Act!

Also take part in Fair Trade Fortnight…

Fair Trade Fortnight, Australia and New Zealand's biggest annual celebration of all things fair trade, is on again between 2 - 17 May 2009.
With a range of events and activities happening across both countries, there's never been a better time to get involved in helping to tackle poverty and empower producers in developing countries, simply by choosing fair trade and Fairtrade Labelled products. Check out the Fair Trade Fortnight website http://ftf09.fairtrade.org.nz/ to find out what events are happening in your area or to register your own event.

Join JustAct at the Fair Trade Fiesta!

If you’re in the Melbourne area check out the free Fair Trade Fiesta happening next Friday the 15th of May from 12noon to 8pm at RMIT Story Hall (348 Swanston St). The Fiesta will include a Fair Trade market place, live music, fair trade fondue party and traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Make sure you come and say hi to us at the JustAct stall!

JustAct Team- Tess and Antony

"Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free." 14th Dalai Lama

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Do you know where your chocolate comes from?

Nearly half the world’s chocolate is made from cocoa grown in theCote D’Ivoire in Africa. Thousands of children have been traffickedinto the Cote D’Ivoire from Mali and other surrounding countries to beused in cocoa production. Reports have found that the children areforced to work long hours in dangerous conditions.

Get dipping…! Chocolate Fondue!

Stop The Traffik Australia are launching their Chocolate Fondue campaign around the country!

Coming up to Easter…

Think about buying Fairtrade Easter eggs.

JustAct today - have a fondue party